Property investment stats for Cinderford, South West

• Investors can benefit from the average rental yield of 4.4%, which is competitive for the region.
• The median sale price for a 2-bedroom flat of £80,000 and 3-bedroom house of £279,975 offer accessible entry points for a range of budgets.
• The area’s owner-occupation in the 67th percentile suggests a stable local community, which can be attractive for long-term rental demand.

• The capital growth over the past year changed by -4.0%, which may concern investors looking for immediate appreciation.
• Properties are taking 99 days to sell, indicating that liquidity is not especially strong.
• The top postcode district yield of 3.8% is lower than the area average, suggesting limited pockets of outperformance.

Looking ahead, Cinderford is likely to remain a slow-and-steady performer. The market’s affordability, as shown by the price-to-income ratio of 4.2 and rent-to-income ratio of 20.6%, should help support demand even if economic conditions are uncertain. While the recent capital growth of -4.0% has been underwhelming, the three-year trend of 6.5% hints at some underlying resilience.

With a relatively high proportion of couples and older residents, and a private rental sector close to the national median, the area is unlikely to see dramatic swings in either direction. Investors can expect gradual, rather than spectacular, returns — an appealing proposition for those who prefer stability over excitement.